The factory operated around the clock until the order was filled.
He studied around the clock for his history exam.
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around-the-clock — adj. 1. 1 proceeding without interruption for twenty four hours every day. around the clock nursing care Syn: day and night, nonstop, round the clock, twenty four hours a day. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
around the clock — also[the clock around] {adv. phr.} For 24 hours a day continuously all day and all night. * /The factory operated around the clock until the order was filled./ * /He studied around the clock for his history exam./ [round the clock] {adj.} * /That … Dictionary of American idioms
around the clock — also[the clock around] {adv. phr.} For 24 hours a day continuously all day and all night. * /The factory operated around the clock until the order was filled./ * /He studied around the clock for his history exam./ [round the clock] {adj.} * /That … Dictionary of American idioms
The Clock Towers — is a shopping precinct in the town centre of Rugby, Warwickshire. It is managed by EFM Facilities Ltd. The shops in the precinct include several clothes stores, two game shops and a few thrift stores. The shopping centre was known in its previous … Wikipedia
around-the-clock — adjective Date: 1853 being in effect, continuing, or lasting 24 hours a day ; constant < around the clock surveillance > … New Collegiate Dictionary
around the clock — also round the clock phrasal 1. continuously for 24 hours ; day and night without cessation 2. without relaxation and heedless of time … New Collegiate Dictionary
Rock Around the Clock — For the movie named after the song, see Rock Around the Clock (film). For the 1955 record album by Haley, see Rock Around the Clock (album). Infobox Single| Name = Rock Around the Clock Artist = Bill Haley His Comets Nofrom Album = yes B side =… … Wikipedia
Rock Around the Clock (film) — Rock Around the Clock is the title of a 1956 musical motion picture that featured Bill Haley and His Comets along with Alan Freed, The Platters, and Freddie Bell and the Bellboys. It was produced by b movie king Sam Katzman (who would produce… … Wikipedia
Beat the Clock — For the Sparks song, see Beat the Clock (Sparks song). Beat the Clock Genre Game show Presented by Bud Collyer (1950–1961) Jack Narz (1969–1972) … Wikipedia
Rock Around the Clock (album) — Infobox Album Name = Rock Around the Clock Type = compilation album Artist = Bill Haley and His Comets Released = December 19 1955 Recorded = April 12 1954–September 23 1955, New York Genre = Rock and Roll Length = 30:53 Label = Decca Records… … Wikipedia
Running out the clock — In sports, running out the clock refers to the practice of a winning team allowing the clock to expire through a series of pre selected plays, either to preserve a lead or hasten the end of a one sided contest. American football In American… … Wikipedia
